Shape your journey No matter where your passion in veterinary medicine lies, the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy programme offers a comprehensive and tailored learning experience to support you in achieving your potential. Are you a recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduate looking to embark on a successful and fulfilling career in veterinary medicine? Shape your journey to veterinary excellence with our Graduate Academy programme. Unlock your potential through practical and online CPD courses and development opportunities. Feel empowered with mentor and well-being support, alongside a host of benefits and rewards. Find support and inspiration, with our global network of peers and professionals ready and waiting to welcome you. Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together. Unlock your passions Ark Veterinary Centre Ark Veterinary Centre is a small, first opinion practice located in Colchester which is less than an hour from London on the train. For those that want to go further afield Stansted airport is only 45 minutes away. There are lots of opportunities for those that like the outdoors with the coast and Suffolk countryside on our doorstep. For those that like city life, Colchester has recently been awarded city status and has many bars, restaurants, theatres, gyms and numerous of other things to entertain. We have a close knit team of 2 full time Vets, 2 part time Vets, 1 full time RVN and 3 part time RVNs and have a real family feel. All Vets get an equal share of the rota so that experience is gained in all aspects of Veterinary work including consultations, diagnostics, imaging and surgery. For those wanting to increase their knowledge in more specialist areas we have a visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon and Cardiologist that are very happy to have you observing their work. All staff, both new graduates and those that have been with us a long time, are fully supported both clinically and holistically. We encourage everyone to be involved in developing our practice as we feel that everyone has something special. Outside of the practice we get together outside of work whenever we can, always having a summer and winter party and various events through the year. We are a well-equipped practice. Our dental machine and x-ray generator have both been replaced in the last 2 years. Our lab is well utilised. We have recently acquired a high-power laser which we plan to use widely within the practice. Acupuncture is completed on site so we hope to develop a dedicated consultation room for complementary therapies and in time will look at physiotherapy as well. Ultrasound, x-rays, diagnostics and numerous and varied surgeries are all completed by all our Vets. Step into a supportive start Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. Due to the particular needs of the business we need to operate a rota system, therefore there are no normal times of work applicable to you and your daily hours, start and finish times will vary from time to time on a rota system. The rota operates Monday to Friday inclusive. In addition, you may also be required to participate in a weekend rota. All new graduates with us get a clinical mentor and pastural support. All staff discuss cases together, but there is dedicated time put aside each week for discussion with the clinical mentor. We encourage all staff to follow their interests as we feel that people work best when doing what they enjoy. We encourage further study and embrace changes within the practice to develop areas of interest. We love staff to be proactive and want everyone to feel a valued member of the team. We Are IVC Evidensia We are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your career aims. That's why, our graduate academy programme has been developed to offer you: Comprehensive learning Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams. Global Network Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses. CPD and development Unlock your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including access to apply for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund. Support Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression. Wellbeing Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering. Benefits Discover a host of benefits and rewards, including a competitive salary starting from £34k. A rewarding career - it's yours for the taking. We offer excellent employee benefits, as we believe that our people do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued: Year 1 salary from £34,000 increasing to year 2 No financial tie-in 6.6 weeks annual leave Your birthday as a paid day off Pension scheme Private medical insurance Health and wellbeing - you'll get free eye tests and discounted gym membership. 'Pawsome' benefits and rewards scheme, plus a great discount on pet care Employee assistance programme - we all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we offer a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to support. Professional memberships - we cover the cost of your RCVS renewal fees and other memberships. We know how committed you've been throughout your studies now let us help you create the perfect launch pad to a bright career. Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together. As a BAME and LGBT inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.